James Wesley Jackson, sparking a joint on stage, begins his introductory speech: “Never mix LSD with Chittlins or you will get high on the Hog.” He puts the joint out for a moment, then continues, “I pledge Groove Allegiance to the United Funk of Funkadelica, for which it stands one nation under a groove, a divine rhythm for the liberation of mindsight. You will be hearing ‘burning down the house’ — that means burn down the ghettos of the mind. Think! It’s not illegal yet.” And the band is introduced. 

On November 6, 1978, at The Capitol Theatre, Parliament-Funkadelic brought down the Mothership for all those in favor of the funk, busting out “Red Hot Mama”, a 25-minute “One Nation Under A Groove”, a nearly 30 minute “Flash Light”, and so many more favorites. This show is definitely one for the record books.

Members Of The Meters, Roots Added To Dumpstaphunk’s Phunksgiving Celebration

If you want the funk, join us for the annual Phunksgiving celebration Wednesday at The Capitol Theatre with Dumpstaphunk and Fishbone. Even more, New Orleans legend Cyril Neville (The Meters, Neville Brothers) will join Dumpstaphunk, while Captain Kirk Douglas (The Roots) will play with Fishbone. Tickets still available here.

In this legendary lineup of P-Funk includes:

George Clinton – vocals
Michael Hampton – guitar
Garry Shider – guitar, vocals
Cordell “Boogie” Mosson Jr. – bass
William “Billy Bass” Nelson Jr. – bass
Bernie Worrell – keyboards
Walter “Junie” Morrison – keyboards
Tyrone Lampkin – drums
James Wesley Jackson – vocals
Grady Thomas – vocals
Calvin “Thang” Simon – vocals
Dawn Silva – vocals
Lynn Mabry – vocals

Enjoy the video below.

Setlist:
0:00:00 – James Wesley Jackson’s opening monologue & band intros
0:06:58 – Uncle Jam
0:12:03 – Cholly (Funk Gettin’ Ready To Roll) / I Got A Thing, You Got A Thing, Everybody’s Got A Thing
0:33:27 – Cosmic Slop
0:41:06 – Give Up The Funk / Night Of The Thumpasorus Peoples
1:00:24 – Red Hot Mama
1:10:04 – Into You
1:17:14 – Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On / Tyrone Lampkin drum solo / Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On (reprise)
1:34:19 – Maggot Brain
1:47:04 – One Nation Under A Groove
2:12:54 – Mothership Connection / Swing Down, Sweet Chariot
2:33:02 – Flash Light
3:01:24 – One Nation Under A Groove (Reprise)